My closet re-organization has morphed into a bigger project than I originally anticipated (isn’t that always the way)! So I found myself at IKEA this week looking at bookcases for my bedroom and bookcases for my daughter’s room. Somehow I always wind up at IKEA in January!
I picked up three little pots of what they labeled “fern assortment” but they look mossy to me.
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I also got some apple green candles which I’ve been wanting (they smell sooo good – flowery not appley). I put them in some white butter pats and wrapped a bit of ribbon around each.
I re-did my coffee table display because everything except for the Amaryllis is done for. I think I’ll see if I can find some white Primroses to add or maybe some other small flowering plant.
A nice soft throw in apple green. It was only $3.49! I couldn’t pass it up. It’s cozy and my favorite green!
I took lots of pictures at IKEA because they had a lot of new things and I’ll post those pictures over the weekend. I haven’t had a chance to go through them yet. They’ve got some crazy looking new stuff, but also some really great pieces.
It warms my heart that you take time out of your busy day to stop by! I truly appreciate that.
I can't say enough good things about your blog! It's amazing how u do so much with so little! So, I have decided myself that I will start working more on my house. Today, I decorated my mantle and made a valentine's tree. It looks awesome… tomorrow it's off to the thrift store! I can't wait! Just wanted to tell u… u have inspired me to do something and that's quite an accomplishment since this is January and usually I don't want to do anything! lol
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Apple green!!!! I just love it. I get really inspired when I visit your blog.
Have a lovely weekend.
Blessings Gail
Oh Manuela…apple green is my all time favorite color! My sofa in my family room is apple green…can't get enough of it! I want all of the goodies you picked up at Ikea! I think I may have to head up that way tomorrow. You always find the best goodies!
By the way…I love the candles wrapped with ribbon…such a clever idea and I adore the ribbon you chose!
Everything is just gorgeous!
Rnjoy!
XOXO
Cathy
I love that green, Manuela! Your new coffee table vignette is gorgeous!
Right next to the white in my house I have been craving that beautiful springtime green. Are the ferns real? I need to add some green around here soon!
LOVE It , girl…..it's so fresh and springy! Love the moss/fern thingies, too!
Suzanne
I love this look! We dont have an IKEA around here & for the longest I didnt have a clue what people were talking about…I am still some what clueless! LOL
I love the apple green! you make everything look so lovely and perfect!
I LOVE apple green, too- I've painted 4 rooms in our house that color, but it looks different in each room depending on the colors I decorated with! It looks good with every color! I love your pics- so spring-like and inspiring! I need a trip to IKEA, too!
I love that apple green! It looks so fresh and springy. I love your mini-makeovers! Great IKEA finds!
I really like the apple green with the red and yellow. It's so vibrant!
What a fresh color, Manuela! I love everything you got! I sometimes wish our Ikea was closer, but then I'm kind of glad it's not. I think I would be there too often!
Love the punch of apple green. Darling candles with the red ribbons. Love your mirror coffee table as well.
i absolutely love the apple green with that cute gingham red ribbon! so cute!
I JUST LOVE ALL OF THAT! ARE THE FRENS REAL OR FAUX..THEY ARE SO PRETTY! I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED APPLE GREEN, MY FIRST BABY'S NURSERY WAS THIS COLOR. I LOVE THE CANDLES AND THE RIBBONS ARE SO PRETTY WITH THEM. I ALWAYS LOVE TO SEE WHAT YOU DO…COME SAY HI 😀
Oh Manuela your apple green looks so gorgeous mixed in with your red and whites! You have such an eye for decorating. I just LOVE everything you do and show. Hope you are having a great evening.♥
Love the apple green! I am into that color and pink right now!
I just love the freshness of the apple green. That has always been one of my favorite colors. I even like it in clothes!
I've never been to Ikea. For some reason we just don't have an Ikea in Oklahoma City. Smiles. We don't have much.
Your coffee table arrangement is so fresh and pretty. I'm craving green these days, too. Love the ferny, mossy plants.
You've got the apple green bug and it looks great on you. I like the red ribbon touches a lot. Wish we had an IKEA store somewhere…
I love the bright colors…so lovely and cheerful!
There is a lot of re-organizing going on around our home too!
Lots of work, but so worth it when you are done!
Blessings!
~Nadine
Love your apple green. I have been looking for some of the same color. I really do need to get to Ikea. Your candles and the throw are just wonderful. I love the green and the red with all the white. So fresh and pretty. Hugs, Marty
I love the green! I think I'm craving it because of all the white stuff all winter up here:)
You have put together beautiful accents–a very productive trip to IKEA!
Linda C
The candles say, "Spring is coming!"
Very pretty! Love the plants. The coffee table looks really nice. Love the mirror! What a great idea.
Enjoy your weekend!
Oh LOVE the apple green with the white and the toile. LOVE it.
~ Sarah
So fresh and cheery! I love your new display! And $3.49 for a throw??? Who knew?!
Enjoy your Friday!
Shilo
Soooo pretty! Who'd think of green at this time of year and, yet, it is a WONDERFUL idea because it reminds us the spring is coming!
Ikea is next to divine, don't you think??
I really can't miss a day checking your blog. I love your style! You're really inspiring me toget working my home. Thank you!
Manuela, I love the apple green! This is the color my daughter Jennifer is using along with purple for her wedding colors! She wants green apples in the clear vases with the flowers coming out of the center. We do not have an IKEA here … I need an excuse to come to Atlanta and this is it … to purchase green apple candles! Your table is just beautiful! You are such an inspiration to all of us!
Blessings,
Donna
So simple and yet so elegant. My favorite decorating combination!
Love the colors.
Oh to have an IKEA here in Missouri! I love the green. With the wintery weather here, it looks so much like Spring!
Thanks for sharing.
so so beautiful AGAIN!!! I havent even started mine, and here you are already! Wow! Thanks for another inspiring segment of your life with us! Love coming by and seeing your projects! Thanks for sharing!
Christina
I just absolutely HEART Ikea. Those little white pots with the ferny green in them look awesome. And how is it that I have 5 of those same Ikea blankets, and can NEVER "drape" them so fabulously as you can? I think I need a draping class. LOL
Its just beautiful!
Love it, love it, love it! My fav color is green apple too. :o)
I'm in love with a new color: apple green! Oh, Manuela, what have you started here with me? That is truly beautiful. I've never even shopped in IKEA, as we don't have one here. Maybe I'll need to go to Dallas soon. I just love to visit your place. Like coming home.
Brenda
Lovely…I need to go there!
How come it took me so long to see this ! I can't hit the follow button fast enough..found you through the delightful blog…May All Seasons Be Sweet To Thee…and the darling Dawn…we have sure become great buddies…a world apart too….thanks to blogging..i have a great new friend in dear Dawn…and nesting…that's me too…..
Got to get supper on the table, but I am back to visit tomorrow…
fondly,
kary
xxx
p.s apple green…lovely….love it!
I love the apple green with your reds! It is just stunning! I would never of thought to put apple green with it! You are so talented!
I just love the apple green! Your blog is just great….Enjoying taking a peek!!!
My kitchen is pale apple green…I adore crispy colors.
🙂
Beth
I wish IKEA were closer to me. I love their stuff. Very pretty colors.
Beautiful – you inspire me!! 🙂 Silke
$3.49!!! ~Wow! What a good deal and so pretty too! LOVE the pretty green color and your new candles. I like how you mixed it with red.
It's an amazing vignette and gorgeous photos Manuela. I just want to curl up and have some tea.
Stay warm! ~Melissa 🙂
I just love this big of green this time of year… after all of the Holiday stuff gets put away my home feels so sad. You made yours happy!
I love the apple green! It seems to be a very popular color around blogland.
Oh Manuela
I swear to Pete, your home is so lovely and inviting. With every change you make, I am more and more inspired.
Thanks so much for sharing your creativity!
LEann
Glad I'm not the only one who finds herself at Ikea every January! My sister and I have a run planned for Saturday.
Your table looks amazing. Love the pops of green and the plants are so cute.
Great job.
oh how I wish we had an IKEA here!!! So pretty! My daughter would love this. Her room is granny smith green. Please keep me in your prayers as I head to the Dominican/Haiti sunday!
Now I know why you suggested ribbon around the candles on my sconces;) Looks very pretty.
I really really like the color combination of the apple green and red. So pretty and perfect for this time of year.
I haven't shopped in an IKEA in quite awhile but now I want to go after seeing all the goodies you picked up. Love that pretty apple green color!
What fun little splashes of color. The green is so pretty – very Springtime-ish!
Good luck with your closet reorganization. I was just doing that — it turned into a huge project. But it feels so good to have it looking pretty!
Have a wonderful weekend Manuela!
XOXO
Jen
That makes me long for spring so much!! The red keeps you grounded in winter, we should never wish away our time! I love how you get such great bargains. If we lived close together, I'd taking you shopping with me!
It is beautiful…love that shade of green!!
Manuela, these apple green accents are so fresh and so pretty. Good luck on the closet redo. Sounds like a major job! Don't forget, you promised you would post "before" pictures! laurie
I love your coffee table. The apple green with red is just beautiful. I sure wish we had an IKEA around my area. Sounds like a great place to shop.
LOOOOVE red and apple green together! Your coffee table looks so cute!
Love that color of green with the red, and can just see it with other colors also. Looks great! No Ikea here! 🙁
Have a great weekend.
Waw, lovely decorations!
Looks great!
Star of Bethlehem flowers would look beautiful there.
xo country girl
Looks awesome Manuela!.. you are so creative 🙂
lovely…just lovely. the apple complements the red toile so nicely. i so like the mirror atop the table and the light and reflection off of it. it makes for a stunning piece to work displays off of throughout the year. as always you're ideas are wonderful.
have a most lovely weekend.
It's perfect for your living room! I haven't been to Ikea in years…will need to go.
Beautiful color! It reminds me of Spring 🙂
The apple green is the perfect touch with your red toile and white slipcovers! Love the ribbons tied around the candles too. The nearest Ikea to me is about an hour and a half away. We are thinking about heading over there this spring sometime.
Have a great weekend!
How pretty! You've inspired me to do some re-fluffing this weekend 🙂
The green color is so pretty and has such a happy feel! I so wish we had an IKEA!
Wow! Everything is so pretty!
I love the touch of green. Maybe I will have to make a trip to Ikea next week when I'm down in San Diego to take care of my mom. Ikea usually isn't my style, but they sometimes have something I can live with. And I love the ferns you picked up. And the candles, and the throw. So I guess I'll have to go now.
Your coffee table looks so fresh–a breath of spring anticipation. I love to visit with you and get some inspiration (and motivation). All your ideas are wonderful. Looking forward to the IKEA pics. I don't have one near me–and I'm such a homebody I won't drive the 50 miles or so to the one in Orlando. But I'll check out your pics and see what I can improvise.
OH! I love apple green! And doesn't it pair just lusciously with red? Looks wonderful with cobalt blue, too. And there you pretty much have all my favorite colors. Yummy-yum-yum.
There's an IKEA in Charlotte, just about two hours away from my house. I've been thinking I should make the trip over there. Would you say it's worth the trip?
Have a wonderful weekend, Manuela!
Just beautiful Manuela!!! I love th a apple green with the red. Charming 🙂
That looks adorable. The apple green is so refreshing and the ribbons are the perfect touch!
– The Tablescaper
I love the apple green. Instead of an apple a day I need a Manuela a day! Have a nice weekend.
Loving that green!
Hey Manuela~
Love how you used this color.
For some reason I just never think much of Ikea, and certainly not for any of the wonderful goodies you found. I'll have to rethink that.
Have a great weekend!
Donna
I'm so jealous that you have an IKEA close by. The closest one to me is 6 hours away! When my husband goes on business trips I always try to get him to find an IKEA near by and grab some goods. However, the new charge for heavier luggage has really put a damper on it! Can't wait to see the pictures. It might just be time for a road trip!
What a beautiful blast of fresh green, just what we need in these last days of January!
I love Ikea! I was just in there the other day with hubby and got a few things! I love your green blanket and candles!
Those 2 colors look so great together! You really have an eye for decorating & color coordination & this comes from a (licensed) makeup artist myself! :o) But I couldn't help but thinking that the display would not last 3 seconds at my house with my 3 and 4 year old.. hee hee! ;o) Take care now!
~Lara
I love it! The ribbon on the candles is fabulous!
The apple green looks so fresh and still quite traditional with the red. What a difference a spunky color can make!
Blessings
Manuela,
I love those colors together! Everything looks so fresh and clean…love the apple green. Your coffe table is so pretty with the mirror as a tray. Perfectly cozy!
Sharlotte
This apple green is a great color. I love it with your splashes of red. I was suprised how much I loved the colors together. Your pictures and your home are beautiful.
It all looks so pretty Manuela. I love those colors together.
Blessings,
Marcia
Oh Manuela, it makes me think of spring, and with this horrible cold, wet weekend we are having, a spalsh of spring makes me smile. I just love it!
Looking forward to seeing your IKEA pics. Of all the trips we make to Atlanta, I have still never visited IKEA and really need to make it a priority.
Have a fab weekend,
Jennifer
So pretty! I just love how your coffee table looks. What a great idea placing the mirror on top of the table and the shade of green, white and red ribbon is just beautiful! My sister and I went to Ikea recently and saw the same white pots with ferns. We debated if we should get some, but didn't…maybe we should have. = )
I love how soothing green can be. I think I need to go find that blanket! I have 2 alreadt that I keep on the couches for those cold Winter nights. Need one more for the other sectional 🙂 Great post as always!
I have that same little fern/moss in a transferware teapot, & I LOVE it. Gives just the right amount of life to the little corner it's in.
It warms my heart that you take the time to post all your wonderful ideas and home keeping adventures!
Love,
Tracey
x0x
P.S. Such a pretty vignette Manuela, love your color combo and the throw was such a steal…can't wait to see your Ikea pictures!!
So pretty, I think apple green is a great way to brighten up all the beautiful red and black touches in your home xoxoxo Clarice
Getting ready for spring! Such a cheerful color for this winter we have been having down here in the south!!
So beautiful! The colors put a smile on my face on this very cold day!
How inspiring! I love that fresh apple green and the pop of color!!! I love the Valentine tree, too!!! You are an inspiration. I added you to my blogroll!! Did you used to be The Feathered Nest? I used to have a Manuela from the Feathered Nest, but I lost her!!! aNYWAY, YOU ARE AMAZING!
So beautiful and Springy! I love those colors!
My computer is still frozen so I'm having to use my son's. I can't even do a post! Do you know anything about posting from an i-phone?
I wish we had an IKEA around here. I've never been to one before.
Hugs,
Lee Laurie
My friend and I are planning a trip to Ikea in the spring. The nearest one to us is a day away, but we don't mind and are so excited about going. I adore your apple green. ♥
LOVE the green! Makes me think there might be some hope for spring someday! 😉
Oh that's what I need! Apple green things would balance my reds. I love your candles with the red ties and may just have to copy cat 🙂
Hugs,
Dena
Manuela,
What beautiful pictures! I love the apple green in the things you bought and clustered together on your coffee table~ the ferns with the candles, and oh, the red and white ribbon ON the candles! The throw blanket is also wonderful! 🙂 It looks amazing on your white couch, too. 🙂
Have a lovely day! 🙂
Oh, I just love the green! It looks so cheery, fresh and new.
Chelsea